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178 Lafayette Street

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00473-0044Map

Owner of record: 178 Lafayette Street LLC

178 Lafayette Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 178 Lafayette Street LLC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 19 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
36

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
15
About 75% of the building's 20 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 41

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at south yard

    Jul 18, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & west wall in the kitchen located at apt 78, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 78

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint private hall east walls 6 sty west apt 20 huang 219 8487 er1.. , section '' ''

    Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 6 sty west apt 20 huang. , section '' ''

    Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling kitchen 6 sty west apt 20 kitchen. , section '' ''

    Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 6 sty west apt 20. , section '' ''

    Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceiling 1 room from kitchen 6 sty west apt 20. , section '' ''

    Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 room from kitchen 6 sty west apt 20. , section '' ''

    Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceiling 2 room from kitchen 6 sty west apt 20. , section '' ''

    Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 1 room from kitchen 6 sty west apt 20. , section '' ''

    Feb 14, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling kitchen 3 sty southeast apt 10. , section '' ''

    Jun 20, 1989 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash intermediate landing 5 to 6 sty public hall window er1.

    Jan 25, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 3, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 21, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 21, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Mar 28, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenance note at expo.#1 front facade at roof level spalling & missing stucco.sidewalk shed installedsidewalk shed permit #m00458568 expires 10/15/2021 remedy:maintain bld

    Mar 12, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39031365h issued on 10/30/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.

    Dec 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) appurtenances.noted:stucco is missing&spalling@roof level to front view of bldg.maintain exterior walls.

    Dec 9, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted: multiple flower pots partially obstructing building front fire escape at various elevation., repair and/replace

    Oct 30, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit.basement secure panel:200 amp sub panel,branch circuits wiring,feeder;"not on file""please note"this is nota final inspection.rem:obtain permit.

    Dec 18, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.the entire building hallways,basement:defective wiring one in use,defective lighting fixtures one in use

    Dec 18, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical systems.basement service ground conductorno water main ground conductor provided.rem:provide grounding.

    Dec 18, 2017 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 3, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 3, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 3, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 25, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Aug 31, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 10, 2013 · Apt 1718

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 78

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 78

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 78

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 24, 2008 · Apt 1718

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 78

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 1718

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1906
Floors
6
Residential units
20
Building area
10,584 ft²
Lot area
2,525 ft²
Zoning
M1-5/R7X
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
473 / 44
Assessed value
$540,000
Landmark / historic district
SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District Extension

HPD registration #125741, last renewed Nov 12, 2025.

Questions about 178 Lafayette Street

Who owns 178 Lafayette Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 178 Lafayette Street LLC.

Does 178 Lafayette Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 178 Lafayette Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 178 Lafayette Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 178 Lafayette Street?

It has 20 residential units and 21 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.